Pope Francis

The Catholic work ethic

The idea that Protestants invented capitalism is a myth. In fact the system dates back to the 9th century and the great monastic estates

World meeting of Russian Catholics hailed as 'last hurrah' for movement

Organiser says the Eastern Church, started by the 'Newman of Russia', is in danger of being lost to history

Salesians to pray for Indian priest abducted a year ago

Fr Tom Uzhunnalil was kidnapped in Yemen in an attack that left at least 16 dead

Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 03/03/17

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church

Pope Francis: pray for persecuted Christians this month

The Pope's prayer intentions for March have been released in a video message

Wavering on abuse?

this is a dangerous moment in the global struggle against clerical abuse. there is a growing perception that, after almost two decades of co...

The Catholic Herald

The big story of the past seven days

✣  pope criticises christians leading a double life what happened? in a homily at morning mass last week pope francis criticised cathol...

The best of the Catholic blogosphere

✣   highlights from the week online saving history from isis and the weather an american benedictine monk is working to preserve ancien...

Francis and Justin Welby mull warzone trip

pope francis has become the first pope to visit an anglican church in rome. francis took part in an evening liturgy at all saints’ anglican ...

Cardinal: I fear Rome will betray the faithful

cardinal joseph zen has said he fears the vatican will betray the underground church in china by pursuing a deal with the government. in an ...